Ed Young Jr. recently shared a few of his thoughts on the subject of FORGIVENESS. I’d like to share some of them with you...
“I once saw a Doberman so strong that he yanked a park bench out of the concrete to which it was bolted. The dog dragged the bench to a freeway and then whipped it into cars. As I watched, I realized that unforgiveness was doing the same thing to my life … smashing up people … smashing up my God-given potential.
Unforgiveness is like the leash that dog was wearing. It chains you to the junk that people have done to you … the treatment of an ex-spouse, an insensitive coach on some old sports team, or anyone who has hurt or cheated you and you haven’t forgiven them.
I don’t like admitting I need this stuff … but forgiveness has been an issue in my life. I think it’s one of those universal needs — I suspect you’re already thinking about someone you’re still chained to … some hurt you’re still attached to … some part of your life where you really need to get hold of the whole forgiveness thing.”
Can you relate to Ed’s analogy? I know I sure can. When we choose to forgive those that have wronged us or hurt us, the leash comes off and we are free! Who do you need to forgive today? DON’T TAKE THE BAIT - ask Jesus to help you forgive - it is a choice you’ll be glad you made.
With Love,
Jeff Powell
